David Flynn: Trimming on a Reach
May 4th, 2022
by David Flynn, Quantum Annapolis Volumes have been written about trim and technique to optimize performance straight upwind and downwind.
Browsing the "sail trim" Tag
Dynamics of headsail trim
April 19th, 2022
The wind across your sails is dynamic, so too must be your sail trim. Pro sailor Erik Shampain explains (in
Setting the record straight on inhaulers
October 14th, 2021
Maximizing the performance of our boats requires a utilization of the sail trim adjustments, and an understanding of the impact
Taking a deep dive into sail slots
October 6th, 2021
In his book The Science behind Sailing, Dutch scientist Joop Slooff explains in detail the aero- and hydromechanics of sailing,
Ins and Outs of Inhaulers
October 3rd, 2021
Barry Hayes, Director of UK Sailmakers Ireland, takes aim at one of the hardest sail adjustments to do correctly: Setting
Three modes of upwind sailing
September 22nd, 2021
Wally Cross started building sails in 1973 to pay for college, and over the years has had the opportunity to
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